‘Proud Saul woman’ Aurla co-opted in as SDLP councillor

‘Proud Saul woman’ Aurla co-opted in as SDLP councillor

10 September 2025

NEWLY co-opted Downpatrick councillor Aurla King said she is “delighted” to have been given the opportunity to serve the local community as a councillor.

She paid a warm tribute to her predecessor for all his hard work for the area and its people over the past 14 years. 

“I have no doubt Gareth will continue to be a source of advice and support,” she continued.

“As a proud Saul woman, I am deeply passionate about improving outcomes for families across this area.”

Ms King said that as a mother of three and someone who lived and worked locally, she was “all too aware of the challenges families are facing”.

The new SDLP councillor said she wants to use her platform to advocate for “real, practical solutions” that will help deliver the SDLP’s vision of a positive, inclusive future for the community.